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[+] -8 points 2 years ago (1 child)

But for a good person to do bad things, that takes religion.

This sounds like it's a prerequisite to be good before becoming religious ... which historically is not the case.

Child molesters who entered the priesthood were not "good" before using the shelter of the Church to rape children.

Being "good" or "bad" is a conscious, moral decision which is maintained by every person choosing what is of the utmost importance for their life ... selfish fulfillment or altruism.

... this is, ofc, setting aside mental health issues that do not allow some to make rational conscious decisions.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago

    This sounds like it’s a prerequisite to be good before becoming religious … which historically is not the case.

    No, it's saying if you are good, religion can make you do bad and that bad people will do bad regardless of religion.

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